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Weather & Climate in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plovdiv experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 39.4 sq mi (102.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,367/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1539°N, 24.7500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sofia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
456 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 18 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1999 | 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 36 km | 4 km |
| May 1, 2020 | 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 14 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 3 km NNW of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.4 | 15 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Strumyani, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Nova Zagora, Bulgaria | M4.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of Tvarditsa, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 8 km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 6 km NE of Gabrovo, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 12 km N of Mineralni Bani, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 7 km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 8 km SE of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 132 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in |
Plovdiv has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (1.3").